Environmental Lab Analyst

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
Division: INFRASTRUCTURE SVCS TREATMENT
Opening Date: 05/05/2026

Summary
Minimum Starting Salary: $22.4076 per hour

The City of Waco Seeks:

The City of Waco is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Environmental Lab Analyst to join our team. This role follows environmental lab procedures to assure the quality and accuracy of the environmental laboratory tests. If the environmental laboratory is your passion, this is the perfect role for you. Apply today!

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or a related science field and 2 years environmental lab experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Class D Water License from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 1 year.
• Class C Surface Water License from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 2 ½ years.

Position Description:

Under basic supervision, collects and analyzes Water/Wastewater (W/WW) samples for process control and regulatory compliance for the Infrastructure Services department.

Essential Functions:

• Collects and analyzes W/WW samples for process control and regulatory compliance; conducts standard and specialized chemical and bacteriological tests on samples; operates specialized tools and equipment according to training and skill level; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Follows lab procedures to assure the quality and accuracy of the laboratory tests; calibrates, operates, and maintains laboratory instruments; informs managers of anomalous test results and data trends.
• Cleans and maintains work areas, tools, and equipment, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; maintains daily logs and records for regulatory compliance.
• Operates a city vehicle equipped with laboratory transport containers, field testing instruments, and safety equipment to collect and deliver specimens, conduct on-site assessments, and support field-based laboratory operations, ensuring proper handling, documentation, and compliance with safety and quality protocols.
• Must be able to work an on-call schedule when assigned and respond to calls within the department's designated response time.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff, maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
• Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive
  
  Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

01

At a minimum, do you have an Associate's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or a science related field?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, what was your major and degree (enter N/A if No)?
03

Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a Class D Water license from TCEQ?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a Class C Surface Water license from TCEQ?

• Yes
• No

Required Question